121 Ling Rd., Penthouse 15, Toronto
Asking price: $235,000
Selling price: $215,000
Previous selling price: $150,000 (2001)
Taxes: $1,378 (2010)
Days on the market: 35
Listing agent: Joanne Bolte, Royal LePage Connect Realty
It's hard to top the panoramic vistas of Lake Ontario from this corner penthouse in an established 18-storey high rise in West Hill, agent Joanne Bolte says.
"It had unobstructed views from the balcony and all the windows," she says.
The size of the unit, which was likely built a couple decades ago, was equally impressive with a 122-square-foot den that is slightly larger than a secondary bedroom and a 155-square-foot master suite with access to one of two four-piece bathrooms.
"You don't see that often in an apartment," Ms. Bolte says. "You usually see a two-piece."
Flooring materials vary throughout, from ceramic in the eat-in kitchen to newer Berber carpeting in the open living and dining area.
Other features include updated kitchen appliances, laundry machines, a locker and two parking spots.
A monthly fee of $564 covers heating, hydro and cable costs, as well as the upkeep of a gym, outdoor pool and tennis court. "The maintenance fees may be a wee bit on the high side, however everything is included," the agent says.
The surrounding area has parks, schools and public transit as well as Morningside Plaza.